Share this article!

Lower Manhattan’s Community Board 2 voted Monday night nearly unanimously against Mayor Bill de Blasio’s controversial NoHo/SoHo rezoning plan.

Of the board members who voted, all but one of them voted “yes” to approve a resolution rejecting the rezoning.

Booking.com

“[The rezoning] fails to achieve its affordable housing objectives and fails to protect against displacement of low-income tenants,” Community Board 2 said in its resolution. “Zoning changes will squeeze out small retail stores and negatively impact the quality of life for current and future residents.”

Reset password

Enter your email address and we will send you a link to change your password.

Get started with your account

to save your favorite homes and more

Sign up with email

Get started with your account

to save your favorite homes and more

By clicking the «SIGN UP» button you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Create an agent account

Manage your listings, profile and more

By clicking the «SIGN UP» button you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Create an agent account

Manage your listings, profile and more

Sign up with email